Main Grants programme

Our main grants programme benefits people who are disadvantaged or isolated. To be eligible for a grant from this programme, organisations must work with people who are disadvantaged due to poverty, disability, age, location or culture.

We also give priority to groups that:

• Enable people to take opportunities that would otherwise not be available• Reflect the concerns and priorities of people living and working in the area • Involve local people in improving their community

How much can you apply for?

You can apply for a grant of between £1,000 and £10,000. However, it is only in exceptional circumstances that a grant in excess of £5,000 will be awarded; the average Main Grant award will be £4,000/£5,000.

Deadline for application submissions

There are three rounds of panel decision during the year. The closing dates for applications confirmed so far during 2019 are:

Tuesday 5 March 2019 (decisions due in early April)

Tuesday 30 July 2019 (decisions due in mid September)

Wednesday 22 October 2019 (decisions due early December)

*Applications to be submitted by 12pm

How to Apply

Please ensure your group satisfies all of the criteria and conditions outlined within the Grant Guidelines (download below). Apply online using the link below. Please contact us if you require a printable version of the application form